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  1. Star talentPremiumAlcoa apprentices shine at annual awards

  2. End of an eraAustralind farewelled after 36 years

  3. Family funPremiumWillowdale celebrates Alcoa’s 60th anniversary

  4. Annual meetingPremiumBiosecurity group holds AGM

  5. Aerial exploits PremiumTough run of results

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Huge $700 million boost to WA’s primary power grid confirmed

Roger Cook has used the Energy Transition Summit to announce PoweringWA, a unit tasked with planning poles, wires, storage and renewable generation required to phase fossil fuels out of the electricity network.

Josh Zimmerman and Rebecca Le May

ClosedPremiumForestry Road “bridge failure” causes partial closure

Urgent works are set to be undertaken on a bridge on Forestry Road in Uduc after it was closed to traffic “due to the possible threat of a total collapse of the structure”.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Pest controlAerial survey of feral deer populations wraps up

Aerial surveys to gather critical information on the density of feral deer populations have wrapped up near Esperance, Harvey and Muchea, with results set to be released in the New Year.

Adam Poulsen

SessionPremiumCommunity invited to vaping information session

The Waroona Local Drug Action Team will hold an information session on the impacts of vaping and other substance abuse at the Waroona Community Resource Centre on Tuesday.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Camp fee theftPremiumWhitby says Parks and Wildlife allegations out of his hands

WA’s Environment Minister says he will not take any further action on allegations DBCA did not prosecute an employee who allegedly stole national park camping fees.

Warren Hately

Star talentPremiumAlcoa apprentices shine at annual awards

10 apprentices were recognised for outstanding achievement at the 2023 Alcoa awards night, which also commemorated the end of training for 30 apprentices at the Wagerup refinery and Willowdale bauxite mine

Claudette Rizzi

36 years of historyPremiumPremiumMemories shared of Australind train

There are many in the South West who have connections to the 1987-build Australind train which ran for the last time on Sunday. Here are some of their stories.

Lack of optionsPremiumPremiumRV trial highlights housing issues facing region

The highest user of the Shire of Harvey’s free 48-hour recreational vehicle stay locations was discovered by rangers to be a family of five unable to find permanent accommodation.

End of an eraAustralind farewelled after 36 years

The 1987-model Australind train made its final journeys between Bunbury and Perth on the weekend, with the service to be replaced by road coaches until the Armadale Line works are completed.

Joyful eveningPremiumBowling over the community

The Harvey Bowling Club is encouraging the town’s residents to have a social go at the sport during its community bowls series this summer.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Green credentialsPremiumCouncil wastes no time on recycling project

The Shire of Waroona is set to start an electronic waste recovery project at its waste disposal site this month after receiving a State Government grant earlier this year.

Sean Van Der Wielen

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Terrifying incidentCommentsPremiumWA drag racing legend suffers burns after explosion

WA drag racing great Jay Upton suffered burns and a crew member was rushed to hospital after a terrifying explosion at Perth Motorplex on Saturday night.

Jonathon Nolan

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‘Years of torture’: Customers vent fury at builder’s delays

Besieged builder Inspired Homes is facing more complaints from frustrated customers telling of ‘excruciating’ delays in a process some said had become ‘a joke’.

Matt Mckenzie

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Coldplay’s energy like nothing we have seen before

Coldplay’s performance on Saturday night felt like a good dream — the kind that just keeps getting better and you don’t want it to end.

Caleb Runciman

Inspirational journey PremiumFrom rehab to redemption: Jack Thompson’s incredible ride

Following mental health struggles and drug addiction, the Perth-born ultra cyclist found himself at a crossroads. The path taken has led to breaking world records around the world, with WA next on his list.

Jade Jurewicz

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WA parents’ anguish at ill son’s plight in Singapore jail

A WA man finds himself in a Singaporean jail facing terror charges of making bomb threats on a Perth-bound flight.

John Flint

Welcome reliefVideoCommentsWanneroo fire finally downgraded after conditions ease

The Wanneroo bushfire, which claimed 18 homes as Perth grappled with heatwave conditions, has been contained and controlled — with DFES downgrading the fire. 

Claire Sadler

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Giddey suffers fresh setback amid underage sex scandal

Josh Giddey has suffered a fresh blow amid allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor being investigated.

Vile claimsPremiumPremiumChild sex accused daycare worker hit with more charges

More charges have been laid against a childcare worker accused of indecently dealing with a young girl while working at a northern suburbs childcare centre.

Wanneroo FireVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTales of heroism and heartbreaking loss emerge as embers die

Damage from bushfires raging in Perth’s northern suburbs has increased fivefold in just two days after it was revealed at least 49 buildings have been lost — including 18 homes.

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BIG BUZZPremiumWheatbelt South seniors enjoy special treat in Narrogin

More than 100 seniors braved the heat on Friday to take a sneak peek at the Perth Symphony Orchestra Hay Bale Concert arena in Narrogin.

Daniel Rooney

IN PICTURESPremiumIN PICTURES: Fun day had at Great Southern Ability Festival

Perfect weather welcomed passing crowds to the Great Southern Ability Festival at Albany Town Square on Thursday.

Stuart McGuckin

Jingle bellsPremiumCarols in the Park: Christmas sing-along set for Katanning

Stretch your vocal cords and rehearse your favourite Christmas jingles as Katanning’s Carols in the Park is set to return to the Piesse Park amphitheatre for the second straight year.

Harry Grigson

LIFE BEHIND BARSPremiumPremiumMan jailed for life after degrading bush murder of wife

A man who beat his wife to death in a despicable, degrading and prolonged assault before covering her lifeless body with bedding and placing a pillow under her head out bush has been jailed for life.

‘wannabe gangsters’PremiumPremiumTrial of Norseman gunshot closed on Friday

Trial over gunshot to the stomach a question of self-defence or deliberate act as accused maintains he was tired of “wannabe gangsters” but equally had to defend himself against violent threat.

Untold History of WACommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumGold, a daring rescue and a man named Cannonball

How a lot of courage, a touch of ingenuity and slime saved a group of prospectors undertaking a top-secret mission in WA’s unforgiving outback.

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Calling timeCommentsPremiumAre our biggest tech founders outstaying their welcome?

THE ECONOMIST: There are signs that the so-called ‘founder premium’ may be waning in a world in which capital is no longer cheap and investors prefer jam today to jam tomorrow. 

CNBCCommentsOil giant Exxon charges into lithium production

The lithium battery was invented by a research scientist at Exxon in the 1970s but the oil giant ultimately didn’t pursue the technology. It’s now had a rethink.

Spencer Kimball

CNBCCommentsPremiumIs ‘money dysmorphia’ keeping you from building wealth?

While you may not be a billionaire, or even have the kind of life you see people living on social media, you likely have assets — and what you choose to do with them is important.

Ryan Ermey

The EconomistCommentsPremiumTHE ECONOMIST: Artificial intelligence will transform fame

After spending decades disrupting humdrum jobs, artificial intelligence is coming for the most glamorous ones.

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‘Incredible failure’CommentsPremiumScience failing Aussie kids as curriculum lags behind

Kids in Australian schools are falling behind students in other countries in science because of gaping holes in the curriculum, according to a new study.

Bethany Hiatt

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More to the story of bomb hoax accused

It was the sort of story that would have left readers shaking their heads in disbelief that someone could be so silly. And thanking their lucky stars that it was not their holiday plans that had been disrupted.

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CommentsPremiumPolice union considers putting forward political candidates

WA’s police union will debate endorsing officers running for Parliament at the next State election, following on from the decision of the Australian Nurses Federation to set up its own political party. 

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PremiumREVEALED: WA Liberal MP’s bid to free sex offender refugee

A Liberal senator urged the Government last year to release a refugee from immigration detention in circumstances similar to those former detainees the Coalition is now urging Labor to lock back up.

Terrifying incidentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA drag racing legend suffers burns after explosion

WA drag racing great Jay Upton suffered burns and a crew member was rushed to hospital after a terrifying explosion at Perth Motorplex on Saturday night.

‘Finally free’VideoPremiumHigh profile ex-bikie latest detainee released in Perth

Ex-bikie Sam Ibrahim, the brother of Kings Cross nightclub identity John Ibrahim, is the latest immigration detainee released onto Perth streets — and has hinted he could get his GPS tracking bracelet off.

Caitlyn Rintoul